Advanced Interactive Programming (CIS258/CIT72)

Professor: Priscilla Grocer

Office: K-112
Phone: 508-678-2811

Course Description (from catalog):

In this course, students write advanced programs and scripts for server-side Web development, building on the
framework laid in previous courses. They increase their ability to use language and frameworks effectively in
developing for a variety of mobile devices as well as laptop and desktop computers. The Web sites they build
effectively support databases, data collection and passing, selection and advanced web handling.
Prerequisite: CIS 159 or permission of the instructor.

Course Objectives:

The objectives of this course are to develop the knowledge and ability to design and
develop an effective interactive web site. Students who successfully complete Advanced Interactive
Programming will be able to:

Work with Responsive Web Design to develop pages for a wide variety of devices and configurations

Work with some of the latest techniques in interactive programming

Implement advanced programming/scripting skills

Work with alternative methods of data exchange

Work with development for mobile devices

Texts:
Students will be presented with a variety of texts and articles to select according to the
projects they are developing.
This course will include a lot of supplemental reading and research from the web.

Material to be Covered: The order in the syllabus does not necessary reflect the order
that will used in the course. Please use the weekly schedule sheet to follow the assigned
topics.

Requirements:

Requirements and Grading:
The student will be expected to complete all assigned work. In addition there will be a final
exam.A schedule of assignments, projects, exams, quizzes etc. will be posted on the
Web site. Students should check on a regular basis.
Grading percents are:

80% Homework, programs, code and quizzes

10% Class participation, responsibility about work, keeping up to date, quality of work,
adding extras that are above and beyond, showing initiative, figuring out problems etc.

10% Final

Your commitment: For each hour in class, you should plan to put in 2 to 3 hours outside of class so you
need to recognize that commitment and include it in your planning.
Below there is a TENATIVE schedule of homework based on previous semesters that will give you an idea of what you need to
accomplish to be successful in the class. You are also required to read the chapters in the book and do outside
research as assigned.

Week #1

RWD project

Week #2

RWD asssignment, quiz

Week #3

RWD assignment

Week #4

JQuery Mobile assignment

Week #5

JQuery Mobile and PHP assignment, quiz

Week #6

JQuery assignment

Week #7

JQuery assignment

Week #8

JQuery and DOM assignment

Week #9

DOM

Week #10

JSON assignment, quiz

Week #11

PHP and JSON

Week #12

AJAX assignment

Week #13

AJAX

Week #14

Final project

Week #15

Prepare for final

Final

Final project and status sheet required

It is very important that you let me know if you are having problems so we can work out a plan. I set up help
sessions you can attend every week and I also am available for help via email. Please take advantage of my
availability and don't let yourself get behind! I truly want to see you succeed!

Evaluation: Assignments, programs and exams are graded using either number grades or letter grades based
on the following (A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=below 60). The student's grade for the course will use
the same scale and will be based on the percentages explained in the grading section. Plus and minus grades
will be given.
Many of the assignments in this class are open ended - the grading will be based on how well the project
demonstrates mastery of the material. Students who do a minimum of work will be graded accordingly.
Assignments are only accepted if they are credible work and meet the minimum requirements and standards for
that assignment. Assignments that are not accepted can be resubmitted. Resubmission is allowed on graded
assignments, with permission of the instructor. You cannot earn an A+ on an assignment that is resubmitted.
The instructor will only accept, without penalty, resubmissions on credible work. Resubmissions must be done
within a week to avoid additional penalties for late assignments.
Note: To achieve an A+, on open-ended assignments, students must have done sufficient extra work in development
or implementation tot make the assignment standout. In doing assignments, students must do their own work.
Relying too heavily on my examples or working too closely with someone else will be penalized.
Assignments are due the week after they are assigned. Late assignments will be penalized.
For purposes of this class, the week will end at midnight on Thursday. The new week will start on Monday morning.

Attendance: Attendance is based on email communication. Students must report their status once a week. This
report can be combined with the submission of an assignment.

Bristol Community College Withdrawal Policy:Students are responsible for withdrawing officially if they stop attending any or all classes. Faculty no longer have the ability to withdraw a student from a class. A
grade of "F" will be assigned to any student who stops attending a course but does not officially withdraw. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor before making any changes
to their schedule. Withdrawals effect Satisfactory Academic Progress and can place the student at risk for academic probation or dismissal. Students who use financial aid and who
subsequently withdraw may be required to return some or all funds received. Withdrawals are accepted until the tenth week of classes. Students may withdraw online in accessBCC,
in person at any Enrollment Center, or via their college email to enrollmentservices@bristolcc.edu. Email requests must come from the student's BCC college email address and must
include the student's name, BCC student ID number, and course information (CRN, course and section number). Email from non-college accounts will not be accepted. If a student
officially withdraws after the third week of classes, there will be no tuition or college fee refunds. For more information, see the College Catalog at:
http://bristolcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2017-2018/Catalog/Academic-Information/Withdrawal-Policy-and-Procedure. Students with questions should contact Enrollment Services via any of
the methods mentioned above or at 774-357-2590.

Disability Services
Disability Accommodations: Bristol Community College complies with federal legislation for individuals with disabilities (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADAA of 2009) and offers reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities. It is your responsibility
to notify me and the Office of Disability Services (ODS) of your need for classroom accommodations. Accommodations are arranged through ODS, which will issue a confidential
Disability Services Accommodation Plan signed by both the Learning Specialist and student. This should be accomplished, when possible, during the first two weeks of class.
If you have questions about the process, please contact ODS by calling (508) 678-2811 (Fall River, ext. 2955; Attleboro and Taunton, ext. 2996; New Bedford, ext. 2955
and/or 4011). You may also contact Office of Disability Services (ODS) online at http://www.bristolcc.edu/students/disabilityservices/
If you have a documented disability and will be requiring accommodations, please contact me and the Office of Disability Services (508) 678-2811 (Fall River, ext. 2955;
Attleboro and Taunton, ext. 2996; New Bedford, ext. 2955 and/or 4011) as soon as possible to arrange for appropriate accommodations. You may also contact Office of
Disability Services (ODS) online at http://www.bristolcc.edu/students/disabilityservices/
Any student with a documented disability in need of academic adjustments or accommodations is requested to speak with me and the Office of Disability Services (508) 678-2811
(Fall River, ext. 2955; Attleboro and Taunton, ext. 2996; New Bedford, ext. 2955 and/or 4011) as soon as possible to arrange for appropriate accommodations. You may also
contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) online at http://www.bristolcc.edu/students/disabilityservices/
I encourage any student in need of accommodations for a specific documented disability to meet with me and the Office of Disability Services (508) 678-2811 (Fall River,
ext. 2955; Attleboro and Taunton, ext. 2996; New Bedford, ext. 2955 and/or 4011) at your earliest convenience to ensure timely and appropriate accommodations. You may also
contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) online at http://www.bristolcc.edu/students/disabilityservices/
For Online Courses: If you are a student who would normally seek accommodations in a traditional, face to face classroom, please speak to me and the Office of Disability
Services (ODS) as soon as possible. You may contact the Office of Disability Services to arrange for appropriate accommodations by calling (508) 678-2811
(Fall River, ext. 2955; Attleboro and Taunton, ext. 2996; New Bedford, ext.2955 and/or 4011) or by stopping by Room L109. You may also contact the Office of Disability
online at http://www.bristolcc.edu/students/disabilityservices/

Methodology: This course is sometimes offered using Student Option and sometimes as a Hybrid.
The material is available in class and on the web: it is a combination of lectures and interactive projects
with supplementary information available on the Web site for the course. Lectures are
recorded and put online and Smartboard notes are captured and put on line for all inclass sessions.
For other classes, lectures and notes are available. All students should read the
assigned notes, study the presentations available and avail themselves of other resources at the web site in
mastering the course material. In addition, students will be working independently on projects designed to
give them additional computer skills and practical experience in Visual Basic. When
appropriate, exercises and problem solving techniques are used. This syllabus is not to be construed as a
contract in any way, shape, manner or form. This syllabus contains a suggested course outline and will be
generally followed, subject to change according to the instructor’s discretion and needs. Academic flexibility
is important!

Bristol Community College Withdrawal Policy:Students are responsible for withdrawing officially if they stop attending any or all classes. Faculty no longer have the ability to withdraw a student from a class. A
grade of "F" will be assigned to any student who stops attending a course but does not officially withdraw. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor before making any changes
to their schedule. Withdrawals effect Satisfactory Academic Progress and can place the student at risk for academic probation or dismissal. Students who use financial aid and who
subsequently withdraw may be required to return some or all funds received. Withdrawals are accepted until the tenth week of classes. Students may withdraw online in accessBCC,
in person at any Enrollment Center, or via their college email to enrollmentservices@bristolcc.edu. Email requests must come from the student's BCC college email address and must
include the student's name, BCC student ID number, and course information (CRN, course and section number). Email from non-college accounts will not be accepted. If a student
officially withdraws after the third week of classes, there will be no tuition or college fee refunds. For more information, see the College Catalog at:
http://bristolcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2017-2018/Catalog/Academic-Information/Withdrawal-Policy-and-Procedure. Students with questions should contact Enrollment Services via any of
the methods mentioned above or at 774-357-2590.

Interaction Plan: This is an asynchronous course with synchronous components if you decide to attend
classes. Communication includes email, audio of lectures, Smartboard notes of inclass notes, and on line office
hours and help sessions. Other methods of on line communications may also be used. In addition open lab help
session are scheduled and students may request in person meetings. Students must communicate with the
instructor at least once a week via email and must turn in homework and participate in on line communication
to be successful.